The cause for beatification and canonisation of Gozitan diocesan priest Fr Mikiel Attard was officially opened this evening in a concelebration at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary in Gozo led by bishop Mario Grech.

Mgr Grech said Fr Attard, who died 10 years ago, followed him during his years at the seminary in Gozo and also later.

He said many sought his advice and went to him for consolation.

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